Tradewaste Officer

Full-Time - 40 hours per week

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn, creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon four years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

About the Role - This is a permanent full-time 40 hour per/week position based at the Council Infrastructure Building in Hawera and will become part of the Network Team. This unit works as a multi-skilled team, supporting each other and providing a high level of customer service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective administration of Trade Waste Bylaws, ensuring compliance to those Bylaws by monitoring and control of industrial discharges and administration of appropriate cost recovery. The Trade Waste Officer is also responsible for working with the industry on waste minimisation and cleaner production and will manage the continued development of Trade Waste functions in the district and the supporting systems.

About You - You are a talented team player with a degree in Environmental Science /Chemistry or Biology and a minimum of 2 years' work experience in a similar field. You will have knowledge of sampling and laboratory testing processes, knowledge and understanding of wastewater processes, systems and networks, and a health and safety awareness in wastewater systems. A Current driver's license, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and great administrative and customer service skills are also required for this role.

The salary range for this position is between $79,650pa and $88,500pa and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.

How to apply

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website https://southtaranaki.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies, where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications close at 4pm on 11 May 2025 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.

South Taranaki District Council is an Accredited Employer so if you're moving to the region, we can offer practical support and some financial assistance. This includes employer sponsorship for your visa application.